Plant Based Support

They Said Food Doesn’t Matter… She Proved Them Wrong ft. Naomi Green / Podcast ep. 10

What if everything you were told about food and disease was incomplete?In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis speaks with Naomi Green, a plant-based health coach who transformed her life after a breast cancer diagnosis at just 27. After being told that “what you eat doesn’t matter,” Naomi took her health into her own hands—and everything changed.This powerful conversation explores:• The truth about food and chronic disease• Why many people feel powerless in the medical system• How plant-based nutrition supports weight loss, energy, and long-term health• The missing piece in traditional healthcare• How lifestyle changes can help reduce reliance on medicationsNaomi shares how she lost weight, regained energy, and built a life centered on helping others take back control of their health—without extreme dieting or restriction.If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or stuck on your health journey, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical direction.Watch the full episode and discover what’s possible.👉 Visit www.plantbasedsupport.org to learn more and join our community.🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.#PlantBasedHealth #LifestyleMedicine #WeightLossJourney #ChronicDisease #PlantBasedSupport

The Diet Doctors Are Using to Reverse Chronic Disease with Julieanna Hever Risse / Podcast ep. 9

Can a plant based diet actually prevent or reverse chronic disease? 🌱In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with renowned dietitian and author Julieanna Hever Risse to discuss the science behind plant based nutrition, the dangers of nutrition misinformation, and how whole food plant based eating can transform long term health.Julieanna shares insights from over 30 years of experience helping people improve their health through plant based lifestyle changes. The conversation explores chronic disease prevention, weight management, behavior change, and the growing challenge of misleading diet trends on social media.If you're curious about plant based nutrition, longevity, or lifestyle medicine, this episode provides powerful insights backed by decades of experience.Key Topics Covered🌱 The science behind plant based nutrition❤️ Preventing and reversing chronic disease⚠️ The rise of diet misinformation online🥗 Whole food plant based vs processed vegan foods🧠 Behavioral change and long term habit building📱 Social media influence on nutrition advice⏳ Healthspan and longevity through diet🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.

Healing Through Connection: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Alona Pulde

In this episode of the Plant-Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis speaks with Dr. Alona Pulde about the importance of connection in healthcare, the integration of traditional and modern medicine, and the impact of chronic stress on health. Dr. Polde shares her journey into medicine, her experiences with nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and how she empowers patients to reconnect with their core needs for better health outcomes. The conversation emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare that considers the whole person, their relationships, and their emotional well-being.This episode is essential for anyone struggling with weight loss, burnout, diabetes, heart disease, or feeling stuck despite doing everything right.🔑 Key Topics CoveredWhole food plant based diet and cholesterolChronic stress and inflammationWeight loss resistance and cortisolEmotional eating and survival modeWomen’s health and burnoutConnection as medicineLifestyle medicine and disease reversalChapters00:00 The Journey to Plant-Based Healing01:49 The Healing Power of Connection05:42 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine10:25 The Impact of Chronic Stress14:23 Reconnecting with Core Needs19:38 Empowerment Through Understanding21:47 Personalized Coaching and Holistic Health26:58 The Importance of Community and Support🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.

Is Veganism the Missing Link to World Peace? | Dr. Will Tuttle on Food, Compassion & Consciousness

What if the way we eat is directly shaping the future of humanity?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, to explore a bold idea: that veganism is not just about food, but about consciousness, compassion, and cultural transformation.Dr. Tuttle shares his journey from a meat-eating childhood to becoming a Zen monk and global advocate for plant-based living. He challenges modern food culture, discusses the spiritual roots of veganism, and explains why real change begins within.Topics discussed include• The spiritual foundation of veganism• Why modern veganism may be losing its nutritional high ground• The three stages of becoming vegan• Deep veganism vs angry veganism• Grassroots change vs corporate plant-based trends• How food systems shape culture, health, and peaceThis conversation goes beyond nutrition. It questions power, systems, and the normalization of violence in our food supply.If you care about plant-based health, sustainability, animal welfare, climate change, and conscious living, this episode will expand your perspective.Join the Plant Based Support community for evidence-based education, support groups, and live events at plantbasedsupport.orgTell us in the comments:Is veganism just a diet, or is it a movement for something much bigger?🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.

Mental Health and Nutrition: The Overlooked Link - with Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

We are living at a crossroads. Modern medicine can perform miracles, yet chronic disease continues to rise. Millions live with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders that steal energy and hope. The Plant Based Support Podcast exists to change that.Hosted by physician and former aerospace engineer Dr. Niki Davis, this podcast explores how food, lifestyle, and community can prevent, treat, and even reverse many of today’s most common chronic diseases. Each episode blends credible science with real-life stories—from world-class experts in lifestyle medicine to everyday people reclaiming their health through whole-food, plant-based nutrition.Here, food is more than calories, it’s communication. Every bite sends a message to your body, telling it to heal or to harm. Dr. Davis and her guests translate the latest research into practical, doable steps: what to cook, how to make change stick, and how to thrive in a world designed for shortcuts.You’ll learn: 🌿 How plant-based eating supports heart, metabolic, and immune health 💚 Why lifestyle medicine is the future of true healthcare 🥦 Practical ways to shop, cook, and eat for long-term vitality 👥 The importance of community and accountability in sustaining changeThis isn’t about perfection or trends. It’s about progress, compassion, and evidence-guided transformation. Every episode reminds you that support is essential.Whether you’re a patient, parent, clinician, or simply curious about a healthier path, you’ll find understanding, capability, and belonging here. Together, we’re redefining what healing can look like.Subscribe today on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and become part of a global movement toward better health, stronger lives, and brighter futures. Plant Based Support — Turning Science into Steps and Community into Consistency. Learn more at plantbasedsupport.org